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Field Report: How Brands Built Connection at Licensing Expo 2026, Starting with the Badge
Just as the Experiential Marketing Summit was bringing inspiration to brand marketers, across the Las Vegas Strip, brands were finding new avenues for fandom at Licensing Expo, which was taking place May 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The 2026 edition brought together about 12,500 industry professionals and a record 400 exhibitors, representing IP […]
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The Brief: Clay Bars and Biscuit Blasters
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Clay Bars, pop-up pawn shops and Biscuit Blasters.
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Backstage With Chief Marketer: Diane Hund, SVP and CMO at US Foods
While on the ground at the Experiential Marketing Summit last month, Chief Marketer spoke with Diane Hund, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at US Foods.
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Five Reasons Nostalgia is Trending in Experiential
Today’s fast-paced, digital-centered world bombards consumers with messages at every turn, an overwhelming array that makes in-person, experiential marketing that much more valuable. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that some of the most impactful experiential marketing pushes back on progress, evoking nostalgia and the promise of “a simpler time.” These marketing tactics are—quite literally—standing the […]
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Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: The Keepsake Long Game
Forget the branded tote stuffed with collateral and QR codes. The post-show “experience” today is becoming a well-crafted campaign, with the on-site hero engagement as the jumping off point. Let’s explore the ways b-to-b event marketers are making their show messaging sticky and shareable with the keepsake long game. Turn the experience into a […]
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EMS 2026: Everything You Missed on Day Two
Day two of the Experiential Marketing Summit offered up a jam-packed slate of hands-on experiences, curated off-sites and discussions focused on how fresh thinking, hyper- personalization, sustainability and measurement maintain relevance and impact in a digitally dominated world. Let’s dig in. More Coverage: • EMS 2026: Everything You Missed on Day One • Winners Unveiled: […]
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Event Measurement Tech Spotlight: An Update on Beacons
Successful event measurement practices are selective about what they track and measure.
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EMS 2026 Opens with Field Trips, Forums and the 2026 Ex Awards
The 24th annual Experiential Marketing Summit kicked off May 18 at MGM Grand Las Vegas with a theme that meets the moment: human connection in the digital age. As AI automates nearly every facet of business—and daily life—live experiences are increasingly the last line of defense for brands aiming to build real, meaningful relationships with […]
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Winners Unveiled: The 2026 Ex Awards
The editors of Event Marketer announce the winners of the 24th annual Ex Awards, the experiential marketing industry’s most prestigious recognition program. This year’s program drew more than 1,000 entries from around the world across 30 categories, with brands including Disney, Samsung, IBM, FX, Liquid I.V., Waymo, DoorDash, and others claiming the coveted trophy. But […]
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Tariffs Update: Event Execs Talk Roadblocks, Best Practices and Business Impact
When sweeping U.S. tariffs took hold in the spring of 2025, the event industry grappled with the uncertainty of how long they would last, which materials and services would be impacted most, and who would ultimately foot the bill.
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